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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 10h

Our eBay collection has all sorts of items! This is a swag bag from the 2024 #PokemonWorlds Championship in Honolulu. It features a plushie, a lanyard, & more! 100% of the profits goes towards funding our programs, and we're appreciative of any who can donate! ebay.com/usr/nyvgcc

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're reigniting our #playitforward efforts! This copy of #TheLastofUsPart2 was signed by Neil Druckmann himself in gold! It has never been used. 100% of the profits goes towards funding our programs, and we're appreciative of any who can donate! ebay.com/usr/nyvgcc

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Linette was kept on the edge of her seat during this early access card battler!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hear all about @arhimakkonen.bsky.social's start at Remedy, what it takes to design games like the Control series, and more in his chat with @stephentotilo.bsky.social of GameFile!

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Arhi Makkonen Discusses Development with Stephen Totilo! | Playing With Purpose Stream 2026

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Behold the battle between @joeux9.bsky.social & Justin Tang! Both Joseph & Justin are Pokémon VGC Regional Champions. Watch as they build their teams through an in-game roulette before engaging in a thrilling 1v1! Who will be the very best?

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Pokémon Masters Joseph Ugarte & Justin Tang Battle for Charity! | Playing With Purpose Stream 2026

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Watch Abubakar Salim & @alyssamerc.bsky.social speak on voicing Bayek of AC: Origins, starting Surgent Studios, getting Tales of Kenzera: ZAU off the ground, and more!

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Abubakar Salim and Alyssa Mercante Speak Once More! | Playing With Purpose Stream 2026

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here's a segment from our most recent Charity Livestream! Watch @therealcliffyb.bsky.social & @kingdavidotw.bsky.social speak on the impact of games, the addictiveness of PowerWash Simulator, Gears of War: E-Day, and more!

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Cliff Bleszinski Talks Games with Iron Lord King David | Playing With Purpose Stream 2026

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We surpassed our 2.5k goal and had a fantastic time doing it! Thank you to our gracious donors. Your kindness will help teach the journalists of tomorrow! Donations are still ongoing, please contribute if you can!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hear what Arkane Studios’ @danaenight.northsky.social has to say on our Charity Livestream Sept 19th at 1PM ET! Dana created many of the decadent locales of #Dishonored & the groovy sprawls of #Deathloop. Now, she'll teach you! Don’t miss her in-depth presentation, tune in on Saturday!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Watch the talented @karlgerm.com speedrun Dark Souls Live during our Charity Livestream on Sept 19th at 1pm! Karl is a gamer, a musician, and a talented speedrunner. His main focuses are #FromSoftware titles like #EldenRingNightreign. See him pull insane skips on Saturday!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Read all about Tina's thoughts on #TwistedTower, a Bioshock-esque horror shooter set in a terrible theme park!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Pokémon Masters @joeux9.bsky.social & Justin Tang are battling for charity during our Livestream Sept 19th at 1PM ET! Both JoeUX9 and Justin are Pokémon VGC Regional Champions and coach others with their expertise. Who will be the very best? Tune in on Saturday to find out!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re happy to announce that @gcxevent.bsky.social is co-streaming with us on Sept 19th at 1pm! GCXEvent.com is a 3-day gaming focused vacation event at Universal Orlando Resort. They also fundraise for charities like ours! We're glad to have them along, so tune in on Saturday!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Catch Cinematic Director @johnebenger.bsky.social & Adam Siddiqui at our Charity Livestream on Sept 19th at 1pm! John helped frame immersive stories like Dragon Age! Adam is a longtime journalist & friend of the Circle. Hear John’s words of wisdom w/ Adam on Saturday!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tune into #ControlResonant SR Lvl Designer @arhimakkonen.bsky.social & @stephentotilo.bsky.social at our Charity Livestream on Sept 19th at 1pm! Arhi speaks volumes on Resonant's level design. Stephen founded his own site called GameFile. Tune in on Saturday to learn why art direction matters!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hear some insights from @therealcliffyb.bsky.social & @ironlordspodcast.bsky.social during our Charity Livestream on Sept 19th at 1pm! A champion of the industry, Cliff helped create Epic Games & the Gears of War games! Catch him Live on Saturday for background info on gaming’s biggest moments!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Catch Abubakar Salim & @alyssamerc.bsky.social Live on our Charity Livestream Sept. 19th at 1pm! Abubakar not only appears in the critically acclaimed House of the Dragon series but also founded the BAFTA winning game studio Surgent Studios. Tune in on Saturday to hear what he has to say!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here's some news on what the Circle has been building up to recently! Tune into our Charity Livestream on September 19th!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Solitaire Stories from #AppleArcade shakes up the classic time killer for Mary-Ellis, bringing a whole new vibe to the table.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join NYVGCC & special guests Saturday Sept. 19 at 1PM live on Twitch for an all day stream to support our Playing With Purpose Class of 2027. Catch exclusive interviews as we stream all day to raise funds for the next generation of creators. You can start donating today at bit.ly/pwpbts

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Meet Osaze Okungbowa, a passionate Circle Intern/Writer! Osaze took the stage at our 15th NYGA with his brilliant game narrative, now he attends Cornell University! You can help folks be like Osaze! Donate to our fundraiser today — bit.ly/pwpbts

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The new #WolverinePS5 is such an invigorating romp, Ronald can't put away the claws!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎒 Back-To-School = more Playing With Purpose classes for NY students! Support our Back-To-School Fundraiser today at bit.ly/pwpbts! Your support keeps PWP FREE for students: writing classes, mentoring, paid internships, all of it. Join our Charity Stream 9/19 on Twitch @NYVGCC 🎥💙

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Say Hello to Saniah Etienne, a brilliant Journalist of the Circle! Saniah won one of our PWP courses run out of F&T, now she covers events like Pokémon XP & Worlds! Help make stories like Saniah’s common in the industry! Donate to our fundraiser today — bit.ly/pwpbts

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Meet Kimari Rennis, a talented Game Designer writer for the Circle! Kimari is an Assistant Producer for Lucasfilm Games and couldn’t be happier! Playing With Purpose seeks to give all-stars like her a fair chance. Donate to our fundraiser today — bit.ly/pwpbts

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Saniah's time at #PokemonXP & #PokemonWorlds ends with a blast! "Yesterday was Championship Sunday and my final day at Pokémon XP and Worlds." Here's some shots from the article below!

"The surprise guest at the end of the World Championships was Ed Sheeran. I was very surprised and excited!"

"Mr. Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company announced a new Pokémon movie coming to theaters in 2027. Great: it’s been too long!"

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

NYVGCC has been running PWP classes at F&T since 2024. Their MS & HS students showcase their unique voices through video game critique. Classes like this can’t exist without your support. Help us build the PWP Class of 2027 by donating at bit.ly/pwpbts!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It's Day 2 for Saniah's time at #PokemonXP & #PokemonWorlds! "Today was a super immersive day at Pokémon XP and Worlds." Here's some shots from the article below!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Saniah shares photos of her time at #pokemonxp and #Pokemonworlds! "Today, I arrived in San Francisco for Pokémon XP and World Championships for the company’s 30th Anniversary." Here's some shots from the article below!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Zhya couldn't help but gush about #SplatoonRaiders' characters, especially Shiver!

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

At NYVGCC, our interns turn their passion for games into high quality reviews – and they’re paid to do it! You can support these students and the Playing With Purpose Class of 2027 at bit.ly/pwpbts. 💙 Join our all day Back-To-School Charity Stream live on Twitch @NYVGCC 9/19.

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎒 Back-To-School = more Playing With Purpose classes for NY students! Our Back-To-School Fundraiser starts Today! Your support keeps PWP FREE for students: writing classes, mentoring, paid internships, all of it. Donate today at bit.ly/pwpbts! Join our Charity Stream 9/19 on Twitch @NYVGCC 🎥💙

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New York Videogame Critics Circle @nyvgcc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🎒 Back-To-School season = more Playing With Purpose classes for NY students! Our Back-To-School Fundraiser starts Monday, 8/24. Your support keeps PWP FREE for students: writing classes, industry mentoring, paid internships, all of it. Join our Charity Stream 9/19 on Twitch @NYVGCC 🎥💙

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